Police uncover suspected ‘ICE’ chemicals at Kandana house
Police have detected another stock of chemicals, similar to the stock recovered in Middeniya and suspected to be used in the manufacturing of crystal methamphetamine (ICE), at a residence in Kandana. It has been reported that these chemicals are very…
Afternoon showers expected in several areas today
Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces and in the Kurunegala and Hambantota districts after 1.00 pm today. According to the Department of Meteorology, fairly heavy falls above 75…
South Africa take over Sri Lanka’s unwanted ODI record
England crushed South Africa by 342 runs, recording the biggest ever victory margin in men’s One-Day International cricket. The result means Sri Lanka’s unwanted record of the heaviest ODI defeat — a 317-run loss to India has now been surpassed….
WATCH : Sri Lanka Vs Zimbabwe 3rd T20I live streaming
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Evening thundershowers for 4 provinces in next few days
Atmospheric conditions are getting favorable for evening thundershowers in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern and Uva provinces during the next few days. Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces and in…
Sri Lanka’s foreign worker remittances hit US$5 billion in 2025
Sri Lanka’s foreign worker remittances reached a record US$5 billion in 2025, driven by strong inflows throughout the year, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) reported. In August 2025, remittances totaled US$680.8 million, up 19.3% from US$577.5 million in…
Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan set for T20 tri-nation series in November
Afghanistan will join Pakistan and Sri Lanka in a Twenty20 International Tri-Nation Series to be hosted in Pakistan from Nov. 17 to 29, the Afghanistan Cricket Board said Saturday. The tournament will be played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium and Lahore’s…
Russian scientists unveil mRNA cancer vaccine ready for use
The Russian Enteromix cancer vaccine is now ready for clinical use, the Russian Federal Medical and Biological Agency (FMBA) has announced. FMBD head Veronica Skvortsova said the mRNA-based vaccine had successfully passed preclinical trials, demonstrating its safety and high effectiveness….
Chemicals suspected for ICE production seized in Tangalle
Another stock of chemicals, suspected to be used in the production of crystal methamphetamine (ICE), was discovered this morning (07) on a property in Netolpitiya, Tangalle. Acting on information from local residents, Tangalle Police conducted a special raid on a…
Foreign Minister departs for 60th UNHRC session in Geneva
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath left for Geneva this morning (7) to participate in the 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, which begins tomorrow (8), the ministry announced. During the session, Minister Herath is scheduled to deliver a…